Islamabad, June 29, 2023 (PPI-OT): Around three million Hujjaj who gathered at Mina from around the world will perform Rami al-Jamarat for second consecutive day on Thursday. Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Javed Iqbal reports from Mina, Makkah that Hujjaj are converging at Jamarat complex to perform Rami- al-Jamarat on 11th of Dhul Hijjah.
Under the close supervision of Saudi authorities, they will stone the devil in a three-story bridge erected to ease congestion. Rami al-Jamarat is the riskiest part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage as millions of people gather at one point ‘Satan Complex’ to stone the devil.
This year, to ensure the safety of Muslims’ biggest annual gathering, Saudi government has deployed over 10,000 security forces and medics under modern technology to monitor the entire situation at all points. Group leaders of Hujjaj, carrying specific flags are directing them to the complex. To protect themselves from scorching heat, many of the faithful holding umbrellas and some are carrying their old age hujjaj on wheel chairs.
Pakistani guides and Moavineen are working round the clock to help misplaced hujjaj near Jamrat complex and guiding them to their designated camps.
The stoning ritual will continue till Saturday.
It is worth mentioning that Pakistan medical mission provided quick treatment facility to 112 pilgrims while performing Waqoof e Arafat through 18 designated Ambulances and two busses. These cases include heart, cancer, diabetes and patients with backbone problem. These noble services of Pakistan medical mission will be remembered.
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